Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-01-10
INAUGURATION.
GOVERNOR BARTLETT TAKES THE
OATH OF OFFICE.
Impressive Ceremonies at the State
Capitol-FareweIl Address of
Elk Governor Stoneman.

SoPttOl-E aECwtIl fkuuFteS O1
Ex-Governor Stoneman.
To say that the weather was delightful
on Saturday would be inexpensive of the
perfect loveliness of the afternoon that
witnessed the induction of Washington
Bartlett to the gubernatorial chair of the
Golden State. The sun shone brightly, its
golden rays transmitting the warmth of
spring; the Capitol Park never looked
lovelier; its green swards, terraces and
lawns beautiful growing emerald; its
stately palms, their. broad leaves contrast
ing with the needle of the Norway pine,
here growing as its nearest neighbor; the
orange hanging full of luscious fruit,
its golden spheres peeping out from beneath
the dark green foliage of the tree that
grows to perfection in these grounds, the
geranium, the rose the camellia, the violet,
the chry santhemum, and hundred varie-
ties of other flowers in full bloom, all to-
gether makes Capitol Park one of srlrpass-
ing beauty-the pride of every Californian,
aud the subject of wondering admiration of
every Eastern visitor
Tie streets were crowded with spectators.
Thousands of people from the neighboriug
towns and cities swelled the throng of
youth and beauty of the Capital City.
The Assembly Chamber, in which the
| inauguration took place, was filled long
before the hour fixed for the exercises to
| be given. The lobby and gallery were
| packed to almost suffocation, and hundreds
who arrived late were turned away The
| floor of the Assembly was given up 10
| members of the Legislature, State officials
and ladies. The latter numbered many
hundred. They formed an interesting and
| intelligent portion of the audience and
evidenced much enthusiasm.
The military pageant which assembled
| on Thursday to do honor to the incoming
| magistrate did not again turn out the
Third Infantry having returned to their
| homes at the metropolis, and Governor
Bartlett requesting Colonel Sheehan of the
First Artillery not to again call out his
| regiment as they had already shown him
sufficient courteous consideration.
The Governor-elect and his staff, the
| Lieutenant Governor and State officers
elect, were escorted from Governor Bart
| let's residence, corner of II and Eleventh
streets, by the joint committee headed by
| the Hussar Band. The Governors carriage,
| drawn by four white horses, contained
Governor Stoneman and Governor-elect
| Bartlett. The next carriage contained
Lieutenant-GoTernor Daggett, Lieutenant
| Governor-elect Waterman and Speaker
| Jordan, and was followed by q long line
of vehicles in which were seated State
officials and members of the Legislature
The procession arrived at the Capitol
building promptly at 3 o'clock, and the
State officials and those to be inaugurated
were escorted TO seats reserved for them in
front ofthe Speakers desk. Governor Stone
| man and Lieutenant Governor Daggett oc-
cupied chairs on either side of Speaker
Jordan. The Hussar Band never looked
better their new and handsome uniforms
were the subject of much comment, and
their music excellent.
After the assembage was called to order
the band played THE Soldiers Dream"
Rev. E. X. Ollie, Chaplain of the Assem-
/ bly,, made an eloquent prayer appropriate
to the occasion.
Speaker Jordan then said:
| We are assembled at this time for the purpose
| of completing that portion of the ceremony per-
tanning 10 the Inauguration of the one who has
been elected by the people to be Governor of
this State. and also the one who has been elected
by the people to be Lieutenant-Governoro of this
State. The committee having in charge the
ceremonies of this occasion has prepared pIo-
gramme to which | will now Immediately at
tends 1t is with pleasure that l now introduce
one who has for four years presided over the
affairs of this State, Governor George Stoneman
EApplause.l
Governor Stoneman arose, amidst long
and continued applause, and said
FSlioo Citizens; l only learned few hours
since that would be expected To make what is
cal ed on the programme an address. You all
know. orif you do not, You ought to know, that
have done making speeches, or making ad-
dresses unless had time to prepare, or at least
to pay my audience the compliment of prepa-
ration. Ii is with great pleasure that have the
honor to turn over to-day the duties incumbent
upon Governor. TO one who is far better posted
in the political affairs of this state rhan ever
pretended to be. | hope tha. he will not have
presented to him, day after cay, the knotty,
troublesome questions that were presented
during my administration. In resiguing to my
able successor the duties and cares OF the Guber-
Material Office, can say that have en ndeayored
to do what thought was right on every occa-
siou and if any doubt aruse l always satisfied
myself first and then let it take its course /
have endt avored in the appointments to offices
to select such men my fellow-t itizens would
have selected themselves if they had the oppor-
tunity and power. 1t is proud consolation to
me to know, that of the three thousand appoint
ments that made during The past four years,
not one of them has been accused, as far as l
know, oil nal.easance in office. considering
my little acquaintance with the people when l
assumed control, think I have the right to
have met with in selecting honest
men. As l told you in the beginning, have
made no preparation to entertain you at this
time with sn address, and being satisfied that
no extemporaneons effort on my part would be
sat sfactory either to you or myself, viii close
by bidding you ali an ahectiouate good-by.
Prolonged applause
Music by the band, Hail to the Chief"
Governor-elect Washington Bartlett was
aspArtat 70 ksaS - f-arfe fasly ha
the following oath was administered by
Judge j. w. Armstrong, Superior Judge of
Sacramento county:
do solemnly swear that will support the
Constitution of the United States and The Con-
stitdtion of the state of California, and that
will faithfully discharge the duties Of the Office
of Governor according to the best of my ability.
Speaker Jordan then said:
Ladies' aud Gent 'cmel,, and members Of this Con-
renii0n take great pleasure in introducing to
you, his Excelltncy, Washington Bartlett, Gov
ernor of the State Of California Immense ap-
plause.f
Governor Bartlett then delivered his in
augural address. reading from manuscript.
The address, which was to have been de-
livered on Thursday, had been given out to
members of the press, who obligated them
selves and the papers they represented not
to publish the same until after it was de-
HNeTeu- AS III llultS past, SOIue enteT-
prising'' journalists, wishing to "outstrip
all competitors" published the same prior
to It's delivery, matter of sincere regret TO
the Governor, and which caused him to
discard the first, and prepare an almost en-
tirely new one, which, profiting by expert
ence, he refused the press until after its de-
livery. The address in its entirety is as
follows:
The Inaugural Address.
Ftltolc- Citizens: With profound gratitude to the
people vino have elevated me, by their volun-
tary sufirages, to the Chief Magistracy of the
great State of California. assume the Office in
voking Divine assistance and relying upon the
generous support OF my fellow-citizens. Ap-
plause.
1t is with grateful heart that contemplate
the fact that our country is at peace with all
nations, and that it is enjoying unwonted pros
.perity.
After retirement Of nearly quarter of a cen
fury. the Democratic party IS aga.n in power,
and the Government is being administered ae-
cording to the precepts and upon the principles
of jefferson. Madison and jackson. The bitter
ness engendered by civil war is fast giving place
to fraternal love, under an equal and just ad-
miDistration Of Federal affairs, and believe
the day is not far distant when political stivis-
ion ON sectional lines viii be unknown in this
country.
It is proper, and in accordance with usage
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